Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Bentham
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1252726, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17535107
Before visiting Church of St Mary the Virgin
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church in Bentham, North Yorkshire. Recognised for its special architectural and historic interest, it has held Grade II* listed status since 1958.
A place of worship occupied the site in the 1100s, while the surviving western tower was built during the 15th century. Cornelius Sherlock designed the reconstruction of the rest of the church in a Decorated Gothic style, completed in 1887. Built in stone and roofed with slate, it includes an aisled nave and clerestory, a chancel, vestry and southern porch. The three-storey tower has angled buttresses, a clock on its southern face and a battlemented parapet. Inside are traces of painted decoration and a notable cylindrical font from the 12th century, carved with an arcade and fourteen scenes from the Bible. Rediscovered during the 1700s, the font returned to use in 1830 and was placed on its present base in 1858.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Mary the Virgin?⌄
Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bentham belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Mary the Virgin building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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